River Pool At Beacon
Beacon, New York
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Beacon, New York
- Head northwest on Main St toward N Chestnut St (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto North Ave (377 ft)
- Turn left onto Beekman St (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Beekman St N (184 ft)
- Continue onto Long Dock Rd (203 ft)
- Slight right onto Red Flynn Dr (0.2 mi)
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